With the sunflower taking center stage I decided to use my copics for the coloring while crystal effects and a white gel pen was used on the flower centers. I first stamped the image twice, colored one completely and cut it out. Then on the second image I only colored the largest flower, cut it out and mounted it on top of the first image for a 3D effect slightly curling the edges upwards with the bone folder. I had a tiny lady bug stamp that was stamped and cut out twice, once in black for the body, in red for the wings and used a black marker to dot the wings.

I began building with the layering of the card base in Crumb Cake then added -

Whisper White

K&Company Designer Paper

Scallop Edge Border in Daffodil Delight

Doily

attached my ribbon (did you notice how I brought my ribbon through one of those little scallops?)

Spellbinders provided another layer in Daffodil Delight

then came a Spellbinders circle that I sponged the inside with Crumb Cake Ink. Notice this layer in the pictures above.

At this point I tied by bow and attached the sunflowers

little button brads and ladybug was added last

This was one of those cards where you sort of break out of the norm and use all those non Stampin’ Up items that you really like but ordinarily wouldn’t use. Hope you like it and wish me a little luck while you’re at it! *smile*

Hope your weekend was awesome……come back tomorrow for some Punch Art!!!

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16 comments:

Linda, I get your posts my email everyday, and love looking at what you create. This card is really pretty, not sure why I don't see it as one of the entrys at Just Ad Ink, cause I know they removed some, hope yours is not one of the, because that would be crazy. If you find time, go to my blog, www.inkadoodlecreations.blogspot.com and check it out.

Wowza, this is gorgeous! Your layered flowers are beautiful and I love how you've trimmed the ribbon with a paper scallop border--great texture. And I love that little pop of a ladybug! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players! :-)

I love it! Your colors, fussy cutting, ribbon, punches, brads, and esp those gorgeous flowers. Your eye for detail is amazing and how you add that one little element that just takes it over the top... love how you brought that ribbon thru the scallop!!! Hugs,

What a fab card Linda! I love that gingham ribbon with the sunflower, it looks perfect and great use of ribbons and lace for this week's challenge at Whoopsi Daisy - Thanks for joining us, Hugs, Teresa x

Absolutely gorgeous, Linda! I am a huge fan of sunflowers, they are such happy flowers. :) The gingham ribbon is fabulous and that itty bitty lady bug is a great touch! Love it! Thanks so much for playing along with the Paper Players this week and congrats on your Cut Above pick! :)

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Hello and thank you for stopping by my 'Stamping Loft'. I live in Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula. I've been married for 34 short years we have 3 wonderful children, 2 fabulous grandchildren and 2 great yellow labs.
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